With a pick of over twenty thousand schools, choosing the right education is quickly becoming a topic of sleepless nights for many parents. So, how can you guarantee the best place for your child? Appearance can be deceptive It’s vital to remember that the content you’re scrutinizing on a school’s website or brochure is already [...]
"This morning" cries Miss Creedle, "We're all going to use our imaginations, We're going to close our eyes 3W and imagine. Are we ready to imagine Darren?" Miss Creedle Teaches Creative Writing- Gareth Owen A familiar lament of students across the globe: "But I don't know what to write". Writing is one of the trickiest [...]
The 11+ is one of the most demanding and challenging examination papers, both for student sitting it and their family. Requiring a consistent and sustained effort, the 11+ will test pupils in ways they have never previously encountered. Although it is meant to be "tutor-proof", it is advisable that parents consider support for the child, [...]
Maths A heinous word for so many. However, the loathing it inspires usually derives from a lack of understanding of its basic concepts from an early age. Admittedly, some people will always find some mathematical concepts challenging, but there are little tricks that can help to partially overcome these. Times Tables It's crucial children learn [...]
Making the move from primary to secondary school can be tricky, both for children and parents. There is a myriad of new challenges and experiences ahead- it’s how they are dealt with that will determine how successful a transition will be. Listen Cast your mind back (all those years ago!) to your first day at [...]
Countless myths and misconceptions have sprung up about private tuition over the years. Here we address some the more frequently cited ones and examine the merits behind them. Tuition is incredibly expensive Many people are surprised to find they can receive an outstanding level of tuition for under £165 per month. Good tutors tend to [...]
Tuition has traditionally been viewed as something predominantly for secondary school children. In recent years, however, there has been a surge in primary tutors, with parents determined to give their children firm foundations for the future. So why can tuition for your children at primary school be such a shrewd investment? Firm Foundations Children’s progress [...]
Budding student reporters from Claires Court Senior Boys, Maidenhead spent the day exploring television production and learning how to create attention-grabbing news stories at Discovery Communications headquarters in London. Student Oli, who hopes to be part of the documentary film industry in the future, was particularly excited – “The best bit for me was hearing [...]
Recent figures suggest that almost 1 in 4 pupils in the UK have received private tuition at some point during their time at school - a boom perhaps reflecting parents’ growing concerns that they provide their children with crucial extra educational support. Choosing a tutor for your child is a delicate and often daunting process. [...]